A-8: Definiteness and Indefiniteness

    From The Encyclopedia of Arabic Rhetoric

    Definition

    Definiteness can be marked by the use of proper nouns, nicknames, personal pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, relative pronouns, genitive constructions, the vocative and the definite article al-.

    Rhetorical effects may be achieved by the use of definiteness where indefiniteness is expected (DEFINT: Definiteness), and vice-versa (INDEF: Indefiniteness).

     

    The rhetorical device A-8: Definiteness and Indefiniteness has been deprecated since February 2026. This page has been retained as a placeholder.

    Please visit the two separate rhetorical devices DEFINT: Definiteness and INDEF: Indefiniteness which have replaced this device.



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